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  • Sales Tax Holiday Coming Later this Month

    Get ready to save! The State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday weekend will take place Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. During this holiday, Tennesseans can save nearly 10 percent on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers. Clothing and school supplies priced at $100 or less will be tax-free, and computers priced at $1500…


  • Tommy Hinch Appointed Interim Head Football Coach at Cannon County

    Cannon County High School is proud to announce the appointment of Tommy Hinch as the interim head football coach for the upcoming season. Coach Hinch brings a strong background in coaching, mentorship, and athletic leadership to the program during this time of transition. Coach Hinch steps into the role following the departure of Coach Andy…


  • 2025-2026 Houses of Worship Security Grant Application Period Now Open

    The Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced the opening of the 2025-2026 Houses of Worship Security Grant to fund contract security personnel for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations which serve as houses of worship including churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques. “Houses of worship, by their nature, are easily accessible to large numbers of people and often…


  • Cannon County Agencies to Benefit from United Way Grants

    United Way of South Central Tennessee, serving Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Lincoln, Moore, Rutherford, and Warren counties, is awarding $685,000 in grants to 65 agency programs demonstrating measurable progress toward the community goals in the areas of Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. According to UWSCTN’s Vice President of Collective Impact, Ella Weaver,…


  • July 4 Travelers in Tennessee Won’t be Delayed by Construction

    Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 3, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. AAA predicts record travel in…


  • THEC Launches Expanded Statewide College Access and Outreach Strategy with GEAR UP Funding

    The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is launching a comprehensive effort to expand and align college access resources and initiatives across the state, with a focus on supporting students, families, and educators in communities that are historically under-resourced and have lower college-going rates. This new area of work—supported by the seven-year GEAR UP TN grant from the…


  • FiRST National Bank of Middle Tennessee putting roots down in Cannon County

    First National Bank of Middle Tennessee (“the Bank”) is proud to announce that construction will soon start on a brand-new full-service branch. The branch will be located at 925 W. Main Street, Woodbury, Tennessee. “We are thankful for the strong support and growth we have experienced in Cannon County since we opened in September 2024,”…